Corrections Residence Counselor I — Impactful Support

State of Illinois; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, Peoria ATC, Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a Corrections Residence Counselor I to perform security, safety, and program coordination duties with residents in a union-supported, fully in-office role.

The position requires a high school equivalent and at least two years of related experience; preferred candidates have experience with diverse populations and setting expectations within residential facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires two (2) years of meaningful experience which would require development or establishing rapport on a personal basis.
• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.

Responsibilities

• Performs security, safety, and sanitation functions and provides guidance and direction to residents.
• Documents residents' rule infractions on residents.
• Provides transportation services for residents to and from approved community activity when center transportation is necessary
• Distributes resident mail and other correspondence as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Job description

State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, Peoria ATC, Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a Corrections Residence Counselor I to perform security, safety, and program coordination duties with residents in a union-supported, fully in-office role.

The position requires a high school equivalent and at least two years of related experience; preferred candidates have experience with diverse populations and setting expectations within residential facilities.